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Best Toy Ever??? Soarer RC Car by HPI

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Old 02-19-08, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
This one is by Yokomo...
You can actually get headlight and tail light housing for the Yokomo one to put LEDs in. The HPI version definitely looks better IMO.
Old 02-19-08, 10:41 AM
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my buddy is building one, he just got the clear body in last week. we are going to paint it and add decals this weekend
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http://www.youtube.com/v/p533DxCVhnc&rel

Video of the chassis


























"The drivetrain used in the RTR Nitro RS4 3 Drift is protected from rocks and other debris by a solid shaft-drive system. From its first use on an off-road, big-tyre truck, the HPI Nitro 4WD system has been refined and perfected over several generations of HPI cars and trucks. From the clutchbell and spur gear set, all the way to the drive axles, this is one of the most solid drivetrain sets you can find in RC!
Large 1M (1 Module) gears spin the single-speed transmission, which gives you fingertip throttle control as you slide around the curves. It also lets you get up to speed fast so you can pound the corners one after another! Centre dogbone shafts drive the front and rear sealed bevel gear differentials, splitting power through heavy duty outdrives which drive the super drift Type A tyres. The 4WD shaft drivetrain in the RTR Nitro RS4 3 Drift is as solid as you can find anywhere, and is tough enough to take the power of the G3.0 engine and not worry about any debris wherever you may run!"
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"Power comes from the potent HPI Nitro Star G3.0 nitro engine (.18 Cu. In.), with more than 2 horsepower and 32,000 RPM on tap for tyre-smoking drift action!

A large diameter aluminium tube manifold and an all-new rear exhaust muffler system routes the engine smoke out the back of the car for scale realism and

clean operation. The G3.0 is also equipped with a pullstarter for quick and easy starting.

A sturdy pull starter system, oiled air filter, 2-needle carburettor, aluminium flywheel, strong steel clutchbell and aluminium tube manifold complete the

power delivery package, making the G3.0 easy to start, run and maintain!"



http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...n&partNo=10073

http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...No=10073&hid=3
Old 03-19-08, 12:58 AM
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just bought it today hella sick looks amazing in person. it needs a 2speed tho, not fast enough for me lol
Old 03-19-08, 08:39 AM
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I worked at a hobbyshop for about a year or so, I have the HPI bodied one, I don't use Gas powered drift rc cars though, no point, I have brushless battery powered, I love it! Stagered wheels, got some Advans as well, hahah I love these cars! (the car is about 200 for everything if you get electric)
Old 03-19-08, 09:22 AM
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I have the HPI Super RS4 on the way..and 2 soarer bodies..also ordering an electric Yokomo MR4TC to drift as well...
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Ill shoot some vids one mine gets here ; )

My bro has 2 of these things also so I've got plenty of parts to "borrow"
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Wow, that is awesome, I really want one now. I wonder if I can get it w/out decals and stuff, I just want it to be black like my car.
Old 03-19-08, 12:41 PM
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very nice! I need one...what is the price??
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Originally Posted by sc3VVTI
very nice! I need one...what is the price??
Yea, How much??

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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here is a clear Soarer wide body

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=110233690518

BKJasonp, it depends on if you want electric or nitro..

The HPI I ordered will be for sale once its finished be refurbished..i bought it used. i may supercharge it, not sure yet though..
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wow, I know what I am getting this xmas!!!
Old 03-19-08, 02:04 PM
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its cool but id rather take that money and buy tires for my REAL SC so i can do some REAL drifting this summer

i have 5 sets of wheels all with tires and extra 15 tires in the garage. hope that will be enough for the year
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Oh man, look at the detail on that..... must cost alot of $$$
its 310 dollers comes with prepainted body s15 or the soarer. its ready to run all you need is batteries and nitro fuel


i had a defected engine had so send it in ill have it back in a week or two but ill put up pictures of the sc300 body that i painted! i bought the s15 kit and gave the body to my friend and got the soarer body separate and that way i got to paint it myself, enjoy.

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